Master Piano Instructor Focused on Technique, Timing, groove and Real Musical Growth.

The Student and Tutor practiced a piano exercise and a song, receiving feedback on technique and accuracy. The core of the session focused on music theory, specifically identifying correct major, minor, and diminished chords within various major scales (C through B) as part of the harmonic circles concept. For homework, the Student is assigned to practice playing all chords for each scale quickly (around 90 bpm) to internalize the progressions, and to practice the earlier exercise at 120 bpm with the left hand.

The student and tutor reviewed piano exercises and a specific song. They focused on improving timing, chord accuracy, and pedal technique, with homework assigned to practice the entire song, including specific passages and transitions.

Student and Tutor worked on piano pieces, including a sonata and the Bruno Mars song "Talking to the Moon." They focused on improving chord transitions, introducing new structural sections like a "preparation to verse two" and a "bridge," and refining pedal technique for connected phrasing. The Student was assigned to practice these sections for a follow-up session planned for earlier in the next week.

The Tutor and Student reviewed the definitions of whole steps and half steps in music theory. They practiced identifying and counting these intervals between notes to reinforce the concepts.

The tutor and student worked on composing and practicing specific sections of a song, focusing on chord progressions, rhythmic accuracy, and musical notation. The student practiced applying these concepts to the pre-chorus and chorus, with follow-up practice on timing and pedal technique planned.

The student and tutor reviewed chord progressions and song structure for "Talking to the Moon," focusing on correct fingering, timing, and notation. They practiced transitioning between chords and sections, and the tutor assigned listening to the song and practicing timing for future sessions.